Childminder in Lincolnshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 August 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is passionate and committed to providing children and their families with a good quality provision. She is well organised and her records and documentation are thorough.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming home. She ensures children are offered a safe and stimulating environment which supports their learning and care needs very well.  The childminder is sensitive to children's individual needs. She is calm, kind and nurturing to all children. Children are happy and settled and form close relationships her.  The childminder carries out thorough observations and assessments. She effectively plans a wide range of interesting activities to support children's good progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder has positive partnerships with parents and other professionals. She works effectively with them in order to share detailed information about children's care,

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have enough opportunities to find out about similarities and differences between themselves and others, communities and traditions.  Sometimes, the childminder does not recognise opportunities to extend children's learning when using numbers and counting.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 help children learn more about different people's lives and traditions and extend their understanding of and respect for diversity  extend children's learning and understanding of recognising numbers and counting reliably.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training, and children's attendance registers.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability, and that of other household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading their written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder strives to do her best and is always looking at ways to make improvements to enhance her practice. She closely monitors the progress that children make to improve children's development. The childminder keeps updated with current guidance and legislation by undertaking research and completing training. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe and protect them from harm. She supervises children closely and meets their overall needs effectively. The childminder completes regular risk assessments to identify and minimise any risks to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promptly addresses any gaps in children's learning. She applies appropriate strategies to help them to catch up and is supportive to their individual learning needs. The childminder plans well-resourced activities that provide interest and enjoyment while targeting what individual children need to learn next. Her teaching is good. The childminder promotes children's language skills well. She models thinking and repeats back what the children say. This also focuses the youngest of children's attention and encourages them to make sounds in return. Children are busy and engaged in their play. The childminder uses their interests, such as planting and growing seeds to develop their physical skills and knowledge and understanding the world. Children enjoy water and soil play. They experiment as they pour water into the containers and soil. They touch and feel as well which promotes their sensory skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gives high priority to children's happiness and well-being. She finds out detailed information about children's sleep and feeding routines so that she can meet their needs effectively. The childminder is very adept at noticing when children are tired or unwell and she adapts their routines accordingly. Children benefit from activities in the fresh air. They get lots of exercise during garden play and frequent visits to local parks. Meals provided for the children are nutritious, well balanced and meet their individual dietary needs. Children behave well. The childminder encourages their sharing and cooperation.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the skills, knowledge and interest in learning that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and for starting school. Children actively explore their environment and the exciting toys and activities provided for them. They are curious, confident and independent learners. Children concentrate well for their age. Overall, children make good progress in their learning and are working within the typical range of development for their age. They are given a good grounding in early literacy, such as looking at books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490260 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1060879 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015 and lives in Gonerby Hill Foot, Grantham, Lincolnshire. The childminding service operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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